Hanoi is among localities with the richest cultural heritage in Vietnam, with 1,793 intangible cultural heritage items, including three UNESCO-recognised Intangible Cultural Heritages of Humanity, one on UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in need of Urgent Safeguarding and one World Documentary Heritage.
Hanoi (VNA)🍷 – Hanoi is among localities with the richest cultural heritage in Vietnam, with 1,793 intangible culturalheritage items, including three UNESCO-recognised Intangible Cultural Heritages ofHumanity, one on UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in need of UrgentSafeguarding and one World Documentary Heritage.
As many of the heritages are facing the threat of falling into oblivion,the capital city is busy with activities to protect them. Within the framework of a project on inventory andprotection of intangible cultural heritages during 2015-2016, the municipalDepartment of Culture and Sports assisted in the popularisation of “Trong quan” folk song inHat Mon commune, Phuc Tho district; Khanh Ha commune, Thuong Tin district; andPhuc Tien commune, Phu Xuyen district. Since 2017, the department has also helped organise trainingcourses on folk performance arts in the community such as puppetry, ca tru and cheosinging, gong dances, and others.
Head of the department’s heritage management office Pham ThiLan Anh said the city has implemented a project on education of intangible cultural heritages to Hanoi’sschool students, with the involvement of the municipal People’sCommittee Office, the Department of Cultural Heritage, the Vietnam Museum of Ethnologyand the municipal Department of Education and Training.
💝 The project has succeeded in integrating four intangible cultural heritages into physics and chemicals subjectsfor eighth and ninth graders, which are revolving lantern, water puppetry, custom ofchewing betel nuts and Bat Trang ceramics.
Hanoi also took the lead nationwide in conducting a general survey of its intangible cultural heritages, thereby determining which type should be givenpriority in conservation. As aresult, local awareness of protecting and upholding their value has improvedconsiderably. At present, the cityis building a plan to preserve and uphold the value of intangible culturalheritages for the 2021-2025 period, thus laying a foundation to conserve the heritages and pass them down tolater generations./.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recognised the making of fish sauce on Phu Quoc island city in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang as a national intangible cultural heritage in late May, creating a driving force for local residents to maintain and uphold the essence of the traditional craft.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has recognised the festival of the five Moc villages as national intangible cultural heritage, encouraging locals to continue preserving and promoting the festival.
The People’s Committee of Binh Thuan province has submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MoCST) requesting that Thay Thim Palace festival be added to the list of national intangible cultural heritage. This would preserve and promote the traditional culture of the festival.
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
Cheo performance on stage (Photo: VNA) 
